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1. application path

1. Apply directly to the Brazilian Industrial Property Office;

2. International patent application through PCT;

3. Application through the Paris Convention route.

2. Review Form

Brazilian utility model patent examination is divided into formal examination and substantive examination. The process, method, system or chemical composition is not protected, only one independent claim is allowed, and the number of dependent claims is not limited.

3. protection period

15 years from the date of application (not less than 7 years from the date of authorization).

4. Application Language

Portuguese

5. to submit documents

1. A summary of the instructions;

2. Summary drawings;

3. Claims;

4. Instructions;

5. Description Drawings.